Applied Culinary Nutrition - Tallaght
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TU Dublin - Technological University Dublin

Applied Culinary Nutrition - Tallaght

What is... Applied Culinary Nutrition?

The aim of this course is to provide graduates with the advanced knowledge, skills and competencies necessary to creatively and confidently innovate food production in food service for health and wellness, in line with current food and dietary trends.

Subjects taught

Semester 1

Applied Food Science

Flavour Science

Food Regulatory Affairs



Semester 2

Human Nutrition

Culinary Nutrition Research Studies



Semester 3

Culinary Nutrition Professional Practice

Strategic Marketing for the Contemporary Chef

Nutrition Assessment



Semester 4

Applied Research Project

Entry requirements

Applicants are required to hold a Level 8 (honours) degree in a relevant discipline.



TU Dublin's policy on recognition of prior learning applies.



Applications will be considered from graduates holding a Level 7 (ordinary) degree in a related discipline who have gained sufficient industry experience to have achieved the equivalent learning as graduates from an appropriate Level 8 (honours) degree programme. Level 7 graduates who wish to apply under TU Dublin's policy on recognition of prior learning must provide details of their learning and experiences since graduation, as part of their application.



TU Dublin will invite applicants for an interview during which they will be examined as to their suitability for the course. Applicants holding a Level 7 degree need to demonstrate that they have worked applying skills which typically would be acquired at Level 8.

Application dates

How to Apply

Applications will open in February 2025.



Non-EU Students

Non-EU students, not resident in Ireland, are not eligible to apply for part time programs that are delivered on-campus. Applications for part time courses that require on-campus attendance will not be processed and the application fee will not be refunded.

Duration

2 years part, blended delivery.



Schedule

This course runs 1 day per week over 2 years.

Year 1: Tuesdays

Year 2: Wednesdays

Enrolment dates

Commencement Date: September 2025.

Post Course Info

What are my career opportunities?

Graduates from the MSc in Applied Culinary Nutrition will develop scientific and culinary nutrition skills to work in diverse roles in the food sector including: food production and service, culinary innovation and food product development, food marketing, food science research, nutritional analysis, food consultancy.



Progression

Students can choose to exit with a Postgraduate Diploma on completion of 60 ECTS. Students who wish to achieve the MSc award will be eligible to do so on successful completion of all core modules and the dissertation.

More details
  • Qualification letters

    MSc

  • Qualifications

    Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ)

  • Attendance type

    Blended,Part time

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